Yankees vs Mariners Recap – May 14, 2025
Yankees Edge Out Mariners 3-2 in Tense Showdown
The New York Yankees battled back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on May 14, 2025. The game, hosted at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, featured clutch hitting, resilient pitching, and a dramatic finish. This matchup was a textbook example of why baseball fans love May baseball — it matters.
Game Summary
Seattle got off to a quick start in the third inning. Julio Rodríguez smashed a two-run double down the left-field line, plating both runners and giving the Mariners an early 2-0 lead. Yankees starter Max Fried was efficient aside from that inning, finishing with 5 innings pitched and allowing only that one earned run.
The Yankees responded in the sixth. Jason Domínguez drove in a run with an RBI double, making it 2-1. In the seventh, pinch-hitter Paul Goldschmidt tied the game with a solo home run — his fifth of the season — marking his first pinch-hit homer since 2011.
Then came the eighth. Aaron Judge launched his league-leading 15th home run — a majestic 410-foot shot to left-center with a 117.7 mph exit velocity, according to Statcast. That homer gave the Yankees the lead they would not relinquish.
Pitching Performances
Max Fried earned a no-decision for the Yankees, but he held the Mariners to one inning of scoring across five solid frames. Luis Castillo pitched well for Seattle — 6 innings, 1 earned run — but it was reliever Carlos Vargas who took the loss after surrendering Judge’s go-ahead bomb.
Yankees bullpen arms Ian Hamilton, Wandy Peralta, and closer Luke Weaver shut down the final three innings. Weaver earned his fourth save of the season with a clean ninth inning, retiring the side in order.
Key Stats
- Aaron Judge: 1-for-4, HR (15), RBI
- Paul Goldschmidt: 1-for-1, HR (5), pinch-hit
- Julio Rodríguez: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
- Jason Domínguez: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
- Luke Weaver: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, SV (4)
Looking Ahead
The Yankees improve to 27-14 and sit atop the AL East. They begin a new series against the Mets on May 16. The Mariners, now 18-22, are looking to rebound in their next series against the Padres, hoping to avoid extending their four-game losing streak.
Seattle fans will be encouraged by Rodríguez’s continued clutch hitting and Castillo’s consistency on the mound, but the bullpen’s performance remains a concern. Meanwhile, the Yankees are firing on all cylinders, particularly with the resurgence of Goldschmidt and Judge’s MVP-level power.
Watch Highlights
For fans who missed the action, the full game highlight reel is available online, showcasing Judge’s laser beam home run and Goldschmidt’s pinch-hit heroics.
→ Watch Game Highlights on YouTubeFinal Thoughts
This was a game of moments. From Julio’s early shot to Judge’s thunderous response, fans were treated to a seesaw battle between two American League powers. The Mariners have work to do, but the potential is evident. The Yankees? They look like contenders — again.
With two superstars delivering at crucial times, it was the kind of game that makes the regular season exciting. All eyes will be on both clubs as they push deeper into the season.
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